ii The undulating and vertical slopes would lead to comparatively larger length of pipes.

iii To maintain uniform pressure and to irrigate upper most terrace of land, control valve
should be provided at sub-main/main lines at 4m vertical drop. Accordingly, the number
of flush valves will also increase.
The cost of drip system is likely to be higher in North Eastern & Himalayan states because of
the terrain, higher transport cost, lesser presence of manufacturing companies etc. Therefore,
unit cost of micro irrigation systems is taken 25% higher in these states for the purpose of
subsidy calculations and is given in table below (including 25%) for the indicative list of system
components is at Annexure XIII (a - n)
Table 3: Unit cost for NE&H states
(Cost in Rs.)
Spacing 0.2 0.4 ha 1 ha 2 ha 3 ha 4 ha 5 ha
(mxm) ha
12x12 13157 22511 30733 48872 75881 94402 120207
10x10 13567 23315 32727 52783 81859 102531 130365
9x9 13864 23893 34130 55586 86066 108258 137530
8x8 14163 24638 35971 59143 91590 115768 146912
6x6 15500 27116 43358 72484 117110 142023 178207
5x5 16430 29357 49223 83999 121387 154262 207269
4x4 18252 30408 51918 90999 141950 185855 221205
3x3 19740 32738 59688 103318 159132 200129 250569
2.5x2.5 24395 44242 85292 155270 237156 332842 406542
2x2 29915 51628 103856 201579 292849 406836 499367
1.5x1.5 35132 58744 121556 231655 345959 477807 587883
2.5x0.6 25251 43750 89666 164780 251830 349712 429292
1.8x0.6 30712 53740 114451 216622 326085 444153 553106
1.5x0.6 35003 62645 136914 259825 392386 531486 663631
1.2x0.6 (or 39295 71551 159377 303028 458687 618819 774157
lower spacing)
In case of crops with plant spacing other than those mentioned in above table, the amount of
assistance could be calculated on pro rata/average basis of the nearest plant area (Row to row
x plant to plant spacing in metres) similar to example given in 9.5.
B.1.9 Sprinkler Irrigation
i. In sprinkler irrigation, water is discharged under pressure in the air through a set of
nozzles attached to a network of High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) pipes,
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 simulating the rainfall. Sprinkler irrigation systems are suitable for irrigating crops
where the plant density is very high. It is widely used for cereals; pulses; seeds; spices;
and field crops.
ii. Financial assistance would be restricted as per the cost of High Density Poly Ethylene
(HDPE) pipes used in sprinkler irrigation systems, even though, the beneficiaries may
use aluminum pipes as well. The sprinkler irrigation systems may be portable, mini
sprinklers, micro sprinklers, semi-permanent sprinklers and large volume sprinkler
systems (Rain-guns). Additional 25% and 15% on the indicated unit cost may be
considered for calculation of subsidy for Hilly states including NE region and low
penetrating State respectively.
B.1.10 Portable Sprinkler Irrigation System
i. In portable sprinkler irrigation systems the HDPE pipes are used for mains and sub-
mains which can be shifted from one place to another as per the irrigation schedule
with respect to design layout. These can be used in both, plains as well as in
undulating terrains.
ii. The indicative number of components required for various area range of sprinkler
irrigation system is annexed. Financial assistance will be provided based on the
number of pipes procured by the beneficiary for the area under reference. An
indicative list of system components required for installing portable sprinkler
irrigation system is at Annexure-XIV on the basis of which subsidy will be
calculated. The indicative cost for various area ranges and pipe sizes is given below
in Table 4below:
Table 4: Indicative Cost of Portable Sprinkler Irrigation System
(Cost in Rs.)
Area Pipe Dia.(mm)
63 75 90
Upto0.4ha 13211 NA NA
1ha 21588 24194 0
2ha 31167 34657 0
3ha NA NA 46779
4ha NA NA 58995
5ha NA NA 66789
Note: i) In case of area other than those mentioned in above table, the amount of assistance could be calculated
on pro rata/average basis of the nearest area.
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 ii) In case of low penetrating states and hilly states including NE region, 15% and 25% higher indicative
cost respectively may be taken for calculation of subsidy.
B.1.11 Micro Sprinklers
i. Micro Sprinklers are mostly used for irrigating leafy vegetables, nurseries, hardening
of seedlings and a few vegetables. Apart from providing irrigation, the micro
sprinkler also helps in changing the micro climatic conditions near the plant. Micro
sprinklers are low radius sprinklers. The selection of micro sprinklers depends on the
type of crop, soil, types etc.
ii. An indicative list of system components required for installing a micro sprinkler
system is at Annexure-XV. The indicative cost of Micro Sprinkler irrigation system
at different lateral spacing & area is given in Table5:
Table 5: Indicative Cost of Micro Sprinkler Irrigation System
(Cost in Rs.)
Spacing(mxm)
Area(ha) 5x5 3x3
0.4 32713 38263
1 65102 74259
2 114426 133821
3 164937 191078
4 222721 263852
5 281557 321462
Note: i) In case of area other than those mentioned in above table, the amount of assistance could be calculated
on pro rata/average basis of the nearest area.
ii) In case of low penetrating states and hilly states including NE region, 15% and 25% higher indicative
cost respectively may be taken for calculation of subsidy.
B.1.12 Mini Sprinklers
They are commonly used for close growing crops like groundnut, potato, onion, ginger, short
statured fodder crops, etc. Mini sprinklers are also suitable for frost protection. An indicative
list of system components required for installing a mini sprinkler irrigation system is enclosed
at Annexure XVI. The indicative cost of Mini Sprinkler irrigation system at different lateral
spacing and area is given below in Table 6 below:
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Table 6: Indicative Cost of Mini Sprinkler Irrigation System
(Cost in Rs.)
Spacing (mxm)
Area(ha) 5x5 3x3
0.4 45694 47528
1 94134 103873
2 176766 187929
3 268422 290935
4 345497 380031
5 423236 469890
Note: i) In case of area other than those mentioned in above table, the amount of assistance could be calculated
on pro rata/average basis of the nearest area.
ii) In case of low penetrating states and hilly states including NE region, 15% and 25% higher indicative
cost respectively may be taken for calculation of subsidy.
B.1.13 Semi-Permanent Sprinkler Irrigation System
a) In Semi-Permanent Sprinkler System, the piping network for main line and lateral lines
are permanently buried with risers fitted on the lateral lines. The sprinkler nozzles are
fitted on each riser pipe and can be easily shifted from one place to another to irrigate
the required area in shifts as per the irrigation schedule or the crop water requirement.
b) The indicative number of components required for various area ranges of semi-
permanent sprinkler irrigation systems is enclosed at Annexure XVII
c) The estimated unit cost for various area ranges is given below in Table 7 below:
Table 7: Indicative Cost of Semi-Permanent Sprinkler System
Area(Ha) Cost(in Rs)
0.4 24919
1 40440
2 77113
3 104083
4 132997
5 161345
Note: i) In case of area other than those mentioned in above table, the amount of assistance could be calculated
on pro rata/average basis of the nearest area.
ii) In case of low penetrating states and hilly states including NE region, 15% and 25% higher indicative
cost respectively may be taken for calculation of subsidy.
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B.1.14 Large Volume Sprinkler Irrigation System (Raingun)
1) Large volume sprinkler irrigation systems (Rain guns) are used where larger areas are
to be covered with one or two sprinklers. These sprinklers have a discharge ranging
from 10,000 lph to 32,000 lph and radius of throw from24 m to 36 m. These systems
require high pressure and high discharge pipes & pumps to operate them. These are
preferred for irrigating crops spread over large areas in short time. The indicative list
of components is enclosed at Annexure XVIII.
2) Pivot Irrigation system is used for a much larger area & are not suitable for the
beneficiaries targeted under PDMC. However, if some beneficiary is interested, may
avail financial assistance as per unit cost norms of rain-gun system. The estimated unit
cost for various area is given in Table 9:
Table 9: Indicative Cost of Large Volume Sprinkler (Rain-gun)
(Cost in Rs.)
Area (Ha) Pipe Dia.(mm)
63 75 90
1 31684 38127 NA
2 NA 48370 NA
3 NA NA 62767
4 NA NA 72751
5 NA NA 79894
Note: i) In case of area other than those mentioned in above table, the amount of assistance could be calculated
on pro rata/average basis of the nearest area.
ii) In case of low penetrating states and hilly states including NE region, 15% and 25% higher indicative
cost respectively may be taken for calculation of subsidy.
B.1.15 Optional Components
1) The use of optional components depends upon the agro climatic conditions of the place &
requirement of the beneficiary. The provision is kept to provide the said component on the
then existing rate of subsidy to the beneficiary; if required & provided. These components
are:
i. Fertilizer tank - to increase fertilizer use efficiency, fertilizer tanks have been
included in the list of equipment eligible for financial assistance. The beneficiary
can opt for either fertilizer tank or venturi system or automated dosing system
equipment and financial assistance will be provided for either of those components.
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 ii. Sand filters/media filters- to remove organic matter and inorganic contaminants
from water sources like rivers, tanks and open wells. Sand/media filters have been
included the financial assistance.
iii. Hydro Cyclone Filters/Sand Separators - to remove particles of the size of 75
microns (200 mesh) which have a higher density than water, hydro cyclone
filters/sand separators have been introduced as an optional item for which financial
assistance will be provided. These equipments require minimum maintenance and
are useful for cleaning river water, canal water and tube well water which may
contain sand.
iv. Drip Line Winder- for wrapping the drip laterals has been included for financial
assistance.
2) The detailed guideline for water quality & filters selection is provided at Annexure XX
respectively. The indicative cost of optional components such as sand filters, hydro cyclone
filters and fertilizer tanks is annexed at Annexure XXI
3) States may take up sources creation -Other Interventions (OI) activities under the scheme
and must be linked with Micro Irrigation to make potential use of the available funds for
higher water use efficiency. These activities should be based on actual requirement and as
per the needs of the farmer who adopts the Micro irrigation system. The details of eligible
OI activities for financial assistance and cost Norms is provided at Annexure XXII
4) Optional items if any other than above may be allowed. However, cost of these items will
be borne by the beneficiary.
B.1.16 Key Administrative requirements
(i) The unit cost norms indicated in the guidelines for various technologies/ specifications
are for the purpose of calculating subsidy ceiling amount only i.e. it can be less but not
more than the indicated amount if the cost is more. The actual cost of the system,
however, would vary as per design of the field and other agro climatic conditions. It is
to be ensured that all compulsory system components are provided to the farmer. The
BOQ given in the table is indicative & may vary case to case.
(ii) An individual eligible to receive the benefits under the scheme is required to furnish
proof of possession of Aadhaar Number or undergo Aadhaar registration. If one
individual is eligible but do not possess the Aadhaar number she/he can get enrolled
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 visiting the Aadhaar enrolment centre. State Government/Union Territories
Administration is required to offer Aadhaar registration facilities to the beneficiaries
who are not enrolled and in case no Aadhaar enrolment centre is available in certain
blocks/ taluka/ tehshil, the nodal department through its implementing agency is
required to provide enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the
Registrars of UIDAI. Till the time Aadhaar is assigned to individual, she/he can avail
the benefit of the scheme on production of the following documents Aadhaar enrolment
ID slip/ Copy of request for Aadhaar enrolment and Voter Identity Card/ PAN/
Passport/ Ration Card /Employee Govt. ID/Passbook of bank or post
office/MGNREGS card/ Kissan photo passbook/ Driving License/ any other document
as specified by State/UT.
(iii)Aadhaar details need to be linked through a web based registration process. The
assistance if given in cash, need to be transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary
and in case it is given in terms of kind through Companies, the intimation be conveyed
as SMS to the beneficiary mobile phone with details of assistance. It should be ensured
that no eligible beneficiary suffers for want of Aadhaar and it would be the
responsibility of implementing agency to ensure that Aadhaar enrolment of such
beneficiaries is carried out on priority. The notification issued in this respect is given at
Annexure-XXIII
(iv) It must be ensured that at least 50% of the allocation is utilised for small, marginal
farmers of which, at-least 30% should be women beneficiaries/farmers. Further, 16.5%
and 8.5% of the total allocation or in proportion of SC/ST population in the district
should be utilised for Special Component Plan (SCP) & Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)
respectively.
(v) Transparency in beneficiary selection – It should be ensured that the Implementing
Agency follows uniform procedures and full transparency in selection of beneficiaries
and release of assistance to the beneficiaries in an efficient manner. Enlisting of the
beneficiaries should be open round the year facilitating submission of applications by
beneficiaries any time for availing the benefit of financial assistance under the scheme.
The state implementing agency need to adopt a web based IT model for implementation
of the scheme. Implementing Agency should ensure that selection of beneficiaries is
done as per details included in the Annual Action Plan for the component for the year
which has been derived from the DIP.
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(vi) All level of implementation shall be in the State portal platform developed for the
purpose. The Portal should have online workflow, mapping all levels of implementation
to ensure effective monitoring.
a) Pre-installation activities
 The Implementing Agency need to widely publicize the scheme at the block and
village levels through its existing networks.
 Appoint a nodal officer who is responsible for coordination of the scheme
implementation with the Districts.
 Disseminate the list of suppliers and rate list approved by SLSC to the farmers.
 Organize at least one District Level Seminar/Workshop with the participation
of Industry.
 Compile the application submitted by the farmers and scrutinize, codify and
forward the same to the company’s/Manufacturer’s local office indicated by the
farmer.
 The beneficiary share may be deposited with manufacturer/their representative
or the state nodal agency as per the practices to be adopted by the state with the
approval of SLSC.
 The beneficiary shall be free to purchase MI equipment from any MI
manufacture out of the approved list of registered manufacturers.
b) The manufacturer/company will do/provide the following:
 Assess the crop water requirement as per the crop for which the system is to be
provided.
 Design the system as per the crop water requirement.
 Prepare an estimate of cost and submit it to Implementing agency duly
indicating the time frame in which the system will be installed in the farmer’s
field once work order is issued.
 The Implementing agency will approve the estimate, issue work order and
ensure installation.
 Efforts will be made by the MIS Supplier to ensure coverage of MI in the water
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 scarce, stressed area, critical ground water districts/blocks and in potential &
untapped area of the State.
c) The Company will install the system and commission it to the satisfaction of the
beneficiary duly ensuring that:
 Quality components having BIS marking are installed in the farmer’s field, and
while making payment the implementing agency will ensure the BIS standard
of supplied equipment, whichever the BIS standard exists.
 The date of manufacturing should be printed on the components as per
prevailing statutory norms.
 Implementing agency will ensure that MI system installed in each field bears
separate QR code.
 The installed system should match the water requirement of the crop.
 Necessary orientation and training is given to the beneficiary on the system
maintenance & irrigating the crop with drip/sprinkler irrigation.
 Proper warranty and a user’s manual for running & maintenance of the system
- whether drip or sprinkler or both- as the case may be is provided to the
beneficiary.
 A certificate towards successful installation/commissioning of the system is
obtained from the beneficiary.
d) Disbursement of assistance post installation.
 Financial assistance to the beneficiary will be limited to the prescribed subsidy
as per unit cost as prescribed under the guidelines or the actual Bill of
Quantities (BoQ) whichever is less. On physical verification of satisfactory
installation of the system & a certificate to that effect from the beneficiary,
Implementing Agency will release payment to the beneficiary electronically in
his/ her bank account.
 The Implementing Agency shall ensure proper invoice with statutory
commercial details i.e. Serial number, GSTIN number etc. printed on it and
countersigned by the authorized representative of the MI System manufacturer
is issued to the beneficiary & subsidy released on the same.
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  The manufacturer will install the system as per the agreement with the state
nodal agency and the procedure for payment as decided by the SLSC may be
adopted. Electronic mode of payment is required to be followed for most of the
transactions for implementation of the programme. In case the amount is
placed with manufacturers/ companies/financial institutions on behalf of
beneficiary, the consent of beneficiary is required and the transaction details
need to be conveyed to him over SMS immediately and subsequently in writing
too.
Micro irrigation system may be insured for the period of its expected life and the premium may
be borne by beneficiary/state government based on the decisions to be taken by States.
B.1.17 Registration of manufacturing companies
i Registration of micro irrigation system manufacturers shall be done with the approval
of SLSC for a period of five years. The registration will be open round the year and a
company can apply at any time. Only those manufacturing companies, which have all
the facilities to ensure supply of quality product as per BIS standards and can provide
prompt after sales services will be registered. The registration will be subject to the
satisfactory performance of the company as assessed by the state implementing agency
and repeated failures will lead to the de-registration by SLSC.
ii The companies willing to participate in the scheme should be manufacturing below
mentioned components and own BIS in their name:
iii In the case of drip irrigation, company must manufacture at least laterals and emitting
devices as specified conforming to BIS standards. For online drip irrigation systems the
company should be manufacturing lateral tubing as well as drippers as per BIS and for
inline drip irrigation systems, the company should be a manufacturer of inline emitting
pipe.
iv In the case of portable sprinkler irrigation system the company should manufacture
coupled HDPE pipes or sprinklers and should possess respective BIS.
v In the case of other sprinkler irrigation systems viz. Mini, Micro, Semi- permanent
sprinkler irrigation systems the company should manufacture either of HDPE/PVC/PE
pipes/nozzles and should possess respective BIS.
vi In the case of large volume sprinkler irrigation system (rain gun sprinklers) the
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